The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i (07 - 12) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive Selespeed (06 - 08)

€ 26,600
BMW 120i (07 - 12) BMW 120i
€ 24,100
 Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive Selespeed (06 - 08) Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 120i is 0.6 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
BMW 120i
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
55.9
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive Selespeed (06 - 08)
68.1
74.6
68.8 in
Width
68.1 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 120i (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive Selespeed (06 - 08)
100.2
166.3
166.9 in
Length
166.3 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
100.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120i
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
BMW 120i (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.92 %
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive Selespeed (06 - 08)

General

BMW 120i
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
E81
Generation
Typ 937
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)

Engine

BMW 120i
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
AR 32310
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark

Performance

BMW 120i
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
139 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark

▶ REPLAY
17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.74 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.91 lb/hp
19.74 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120i
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
26 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
27 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
499 mi
Range
419 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
419 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Environmental Impact
125 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
168.7 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
168.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120i
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.5 cu ft